Conference hears how coronavirus will change housing and building policies

Covid-19 crisis will accelerate change in Ireland’s construction industry and built environment

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) annual conference heard that 27% of houses built in Ireland last year were social housing units. File Photo

The increased number of people working from home due to Covid-19 will impact future housing and building policy the Construction Industry Federation's annual conference has heard.

Industry leaders gathered for the event yesterday which took place virtually due to the pandemic restrictions.